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The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice presents an unrivaled collection of essays, explains the strengths-based philosophy, demonstrates how it works, and provides clear and practical tools for its application. This third edition includes four new chapters, including subjects such as spirituality and disability; oppression and the strengths of the cultures of First Nations peoples; discovering the strengths of social workers in working with grass-roots welfare movements; and a new look at resilience, children, and community. In addition, many other chapters have been significantly updated with new references, new case vignettes, and new research. The study questions have been revised to reflect the changing knowledge in the field. This is possibly the most extensive and varied text in the rapidly expanding field of strengths literature.

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Foreword

xiii

Preface

xvii

Contributors

xxi

PART ONE The Philosophy, Principles, and Language of the Strengths Perspective

Introduction: Power in the People

(22)

Dennis Saleebey

The Strengths Perspective: Philosophy, Concepts, and Principles

(3)

Liberation and Empowerment: Heroism and Hope

(1)

Alienation and Oppression: Anxiety and Evil

(2)

The Lexicon of Strengths

(4)

Principles of the Strengths Perspective

(5)

Some Preliminary Thoughts

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

References

(3)

The Literary and Moral Foundations of the Strengths Perspective

(25)

Howard Goldstein

Strength/Resilience and Pathology as Social Constructions

(2)

Implications for Social Work Practice

(1)

Strength and Resiliency

(3)

Preparation for a Strengths Approach to Practice

(1)

Moral Values and Literature

(12)

Discussion Questions

(1)

References

(2)

PART TWO The Remarkable Strengths of People(s)

Strengths of First Nations Peoples

(15)

Margaret Waller

Michael Yellow Bird

Historical Distortion of Strengths of Indigenous Peoples

(1)

Strengths of Indigenous Peoples

(9)

Resistance

(1)

Sovereignty

(1)

Separation

(1)

Positive Cultural Identity

(1)

Tribal Colleges

(1)

Suspicion and Mistrust

(2)

Intertribal Celebrations

(1)

Kinship, Mutual Assistance, and Distributive Justice

(1)

Traditional Spirituality and Healing Practices

(1)

Storytelling and Legends

(1)

Humor

(1)

Political Activism

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

References

(3)

The Significance of Spirituality for Resilient Response to Chronic Illness: A Qualitative Study of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis

(17)

Edward R. Canda

Methodology

(2)

Summary of Findings

(4)

Understandings of Faith, Religion, and Spirituality

(2)

Ideas about Impacts of CF on Participants

(1)

Metaphors for the Challenges of CF

(1)

Challenges Associated with Spirituality

(1)

A Consensus Statement on Spirituality as a Source of Strength by Adults with CF

(4)

Gary's Story: Trying to Figure It All Out

(2)

Teresa's Story: I Am Already Healed

(1)

Implications for Social Work

(2)

Postscript

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

References

(2)

PART THREE Strengths-Based Assessment and Approaches to Practice

The Strengths Approach to Practice

(15)

Dennis Saleebey

Some Beginning Observations about Strengths-Based Practice

(10)

The Core Conditions of Growth and Change

(2)

What Are Strengths?

(3)

How Do You Find out about Strengths?

(3)

What Are Some of the Elements of Strengths-Based Practice?

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

References

(2)

Putting Problems in Their Place: Further Explorations in the Strengths Perspective

(11)

Ann Weick

Ronna Chamberlain

The Shape of Problems

(1)

Putting Strengths into Action

(4)

Key Strategies in Strengths-Based Practice

101

(2)

Context

101

(1)

Paying Less Attention

101

(1)

Everyday Language

102

(1)

Concluding Thoughts

103

(1)

Discussion Questions

104

(1)

References

104

(2)

Assessing Client Strengths: Individual, Family, and Community Empowerment

106

(18)

Charles D. Cowger

Carol A. Snively

The Link between Assessment as Political Activity and Empowerment

108

(2)

Assessment as Political Activity

110

(1)

Client Strengths and Empowerment

110

(1)

Importance of Assessing Strengths

111

(4)

Guidelines for Strengths Assessment

112

(3)

The Assessment Process

115

(6)

Component 1: Defining the Problem Situation

115

(1)

Defining the Problem Situation or Discovering Why the Client Seeks Assistance

115

(1)

Component 2: Framework for Assessment

116

(1)

Exemplars of Client Strengths (Quadrant 2)

117

(1)

Assessment of Client Strengths (Quadrant 2 of Assessment Axes)

118

(3)

Conclusion

121

(1)

Discussion Questions

121

(1)

References

122

(2)

Strengths-Based Case Management: Enhancing Treatment for Persons with Substance Abuse Problems

124

(19)

Richard C. Rapp

Strengths-Based Case Management: Addressing Two Aspects of Substance Abuse Treatment

125

(1)

The Practice of Strengths-Based Case Management

126

(2)

Strengths-Based Case Management: Measuring Its Impact

128

(2)

SBCM and Retention in Treatment

129

(1)

Clarifying Retention among Case-Managed Clients

130

(2)

Retention in the Case Management Enhancements Project

132

(1)

SBCM and Critical Outcomes

132

(3)

Drug Use Serverity

133

(1)

Employment

134

(1)

Criminal Justice Involvement

134

(1)

Explaining the Impact of SBCM

135

(3)

Client Driven/Case Manager Facilitated Treatment Planning

135

(3)

Nature of the Case Manager-Client Relationship

138

(2)

Conclusion

140

(1)

Discussion Questions

141

(1)

References

141

(2)

The Strengths Model with Older Adults: Critical Practice Components

143

(20)

Becky Fast

Rosemary Chapin

Conceptual Framework for Practice

144

(7)

Operationalizing the Strengths Perspective

146

(5)

Critical Practice Components of Effective Case Management

151

(8)

Personalized Assessment and Planning

151

(2)

Assertive Outreach to Natural Community Resources and Services

153

(2)

Emergency Crisis Planning

155

(1)

Ongoing Collaboration and Caregiving Adjustments

156

(1)

The Empowerment of Older Women

157

(2)

Utility of the Strengths Model in the Changing Long-Term Care Environment

159

(1)

Conclusion

160

(1)

Discussion Questions

161

(1)

References

161

(2)

The Strengths Perspective in Interpersonal Helping: Purpose, Principles, and Functions

163

(23)

Walter E. Kisthardt

The Purpose of the Strengths Approach

164

(1)

The Six Principles of Strengths-Based Helping

165

(7)

Strengths That Promote Effective Engagement from the Perspective of the Service Participant

172

(3)

The Person-Centered Strengths Assessment and Personal Wellness Plan

175

(7)

Closing Thoughts

182

(2)

Discussion Questions

184

(1)

References

184

(2)

PART FOUR Strengths in Context

Creating Strengths-Based Alliances to End Poverty

186

(27)

Jennifer C. Jones

Mary Bricker-Jenkins

The Context: Poverty Theory and the War on the Poor

187

(2)

Counteracting the Psychological War: Leadership by the Poor

189

(1)

Defining Roles for Social Work in the Movement: A Collaborative Effort

190

(5)

Study Assumptions and Propositions

190

(2)

Study Design and Methods

192

(3)

Doing the Work: Findings and Recommendations

195

(15)

Experencing Poverty and Welfare

195

(5)

The Kensington Welfare Rights Union Response

200

(4)

Guidelines for Practice

204

(6)

In Conclusion, A New Beginning

210

(1)

Discussion Questions

211

(1)

References

211

(2)

Turnaround People and Places: Moving from Risk to Resilience

213

(15)

Bonnie Benard

The Core Beliefs of Strengths/Resilience Apporach to Youth

215

(6)

Conclusion

221

(5)

Discussion Questions

226

(1)

References

226

(2)

Community Development, Neighborhood Empowerment, and Individual Resilience

228

(19)

Dennis Saleebey

The Power of Context: What You See Is How You Get

229

(1)

Community Development: Emerging Ideas and Practices

230

(3)

Some Basic Ideas about Community Development

231

(2)

Coming Together: Community and Individual Resilience

233

(2)

Exemplars of Community Development Practice

235

(6)

Building Communities from within: The Assets-Based Approach

235

(3)

Health Realization/Community Empowerment

238

(3)

Notes on Community Building and Programs That Work

241

(3)

Community Building

241

(2)

Programs That Work

243

(1)

Conclusion

244

(1)

Discussion Questions

245

(1)

References

245

(2)

Environmental Context, Opportunity, and the Process of Recovery: The Role of Strengths-Based Practice and Policy

247

(17)

W. Patrick Sullivan

Charles A. Rapp

Environment and Mental Illness

248

(5)

Environment Defined

250

(1)

The Social Niche

251

(2)

Niche Enrichment and Recovery: Mobilizing Personal and Environmental Strengths

253

(4)

Professional-Consumer Relationships

253

(2)

Facilitating Purpose

255

(2)

Social Policy

257

(2)

Conclusions and Recommendations

259

(2)

Discussion Questions

261

(1)

References

261

(3)

PART FIVE Conclusion

The Strengths Perspective: Possibilities and Problems

264

(3)

Dennis Saleebey

Questions and Cautions about the Strengths Perspective

267

(9)

Of Paradigms and Prospects: Converging Lines of Thought

276

(1)

Resilience

277

(3)

Health and Wellness

280

(1)

Story and Narrative

280

(2)

Solution-Focused Approaches

282

(2)

Conclusion

284

(1)

Discussion Questions

285

(1)

References

285

(2)

Index

287

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